1879 $1 PR68 Cameo NGC. Occasionally a very special coin
will emerge from the pack of usual offerings, even in the highest
available grades of Proof or Mint State. This Superb Gem would seem
to be such a coin. Beginning with the stunning eye appeal of the
piece, which is simply breathtaking, one immediately notices
startling, illimitably deep reflectivity in the watery, "black"
fields. Pristine, heavily frosted devices seem to hang suspended
over these unfathomable depths, creating an exquisite cameo effect
on each side of the piece. It almost seems petty to mention the few
slight imperfections of this unique specimen, but we will do so for
sake of accuracy. Slight haze is noted in the left obverse field,
the striking details above Liberty's ear are not quite full, and,
using magnification, one is able to discern a faint fingerprint
fragment in the right obverse field. A small lintmark (as struck),
shaped like a backward "s", rests on the right reverse field area,
between the wreath and the lower edge of the eagle's left (right
facing) wing. None of these minor impairments seem particularly
significant, however, when considered in the context of this
amazing coin's overall merits, both technical and visual. We salute
the bidder who is fortunate enough to win this rare prize, which is
one of the finest known. Census: 2 in 68 Cameo, 0 finer
(11/06).(Registry
values: N10218) (PCGS# 87314)

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